I would like to thank god for giving me the strength to be able to really buy a new system… amen! (LOL) I really do get my self a super new system! New and latest chipsets! Thank god for making my heart pumping over new technology, I just couldn’t help myself.

First, I got myself Core 2 Duo processor which is still very new in market with 65nm in technology (although Intel will soon launch 45nm next year or so). With this new processor I can do more now with my HTPC! According to Intel, these processors supports Intel® Virtualization Technology (Intel® VT)± and currently still in the development. This is going to be exciting.

Second, I got myself Intel P35 chipsets (the latest! OMG!) imagine ICH9 sitting on your Northbridge! My Gigabyte mother board will just take me one step closer to next new 45nm Intel processor and DDR 3 RAM for the next 12 month. In fact, Kingston has already started shipping their DDR 3 RAM as we speak.

And third (for the first time) I really excited the fact that now I owned a NVIDIA 8 series graphic card that support DirectX® 10, Shader Model 4, HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection) to experience Hi-Def Blu-ray and HD DVD contents. At least that’s the next best thing for me to enjoy Windows Vista Home Premium. I just love how it feels to use my remote control on my Vista. *hehehe*
Okay here it goes, after giving much thought at the computers shop last weekend I’m Happy to present you my HTPC’s specs;

1. Intel Core 2 duo E6420 RM660
   (Date Purchased 9th Jun 2007)
2. Kingston 1GB PC667 x 2 (RM128 each) RM256
   (Date Purchased 9th Jun 2007)
   
3. Gigabyte GV-NX85T256H RM350
   (Date Purchased 9th Jun 2007)
4. Gigabyte GA-P35C-DS3R RM625
   (Date Purchased 9th Jun 2007)
5. Windows Vista Home Premium (OEM Version) RM376
   (Date Purchased 30th May 2007)
6. WinTV PVR 150MCE Kit RM377
   (Date Purchased 30th May 2007)
7. Acrox optical Mouse (800dpi) RM35
8. ViewSonic 20.1” Wide Screen LCD VX2025WM RM1199
   (Date Purchase 19th Aug 2006)
9. I Cute PSU 380W Ver2.2 Smart CBL series RM225.50
   (Date Purchased 25th Mac 2007)
10. DVD-RW Asus DRW-1608P3S(B) RM147.90
    (Date Purchase 12th Sept 2006)
11. Creative Decoder DDTS-100 RM560
    (Date purchased 31st Oct 2004)
12. Aztech ADSL226Mbps ADSL2/2 Ethernet Modem RM120
    (Date Purchase 19th Jun 2007)
13. EN8800GT/G/HTDP/512M RM880
    (Date Purchased 17th Feb 2008)
14. Western Digital WD6400AAKS RM285
    (Date Purchased 7th Sept 2008)
15. 風神鍛 (Geminii S) RM150
    (Date Purchased 23rd Nov 2008)
16. Pioneer DVD Internal 20x SATA DVD/CD Writer (OEM) DVR-216BK RM99
    (Date Purchased 14th Dec 2008)
17. Logitech NewTouch Keyboard 200 (USB) 920-000090 RM30
    (Date Purchased 15th Dec 2008)

This system is great and for now it’s good enough for me. However I’m not 100% happy just yet. I want to have a great casing! I am wondering if you would buy one for me? My wish is Antec P182SE Advanced Super Mid Tower – Mirror Look. This baby only cost RM845 it will just complete my thirst! Oh boy, when am I going to hold you… Jimmy Khoo Sui San if you are reading this post, please send one for me from Singapore. LOL! Nice talking to you last month dude. Anyway, Please buy this casing for me as a friendship never end gift. *wink wink*